Innovators need 'thought partners'. They see us, feel us and champion us. A thought partner needs the same from us - the relationship is reciprocal.
A thought partner is a loving critic with Believing Eyes. They motivate us, commiserate our failures and build our courage. A thought partner believes in our potential.
'Thought partners' are skilled at Curating Whitespace that holds us. They practice Deep Listening and 'lean into' our stories with curiosity. Meaning-making is collective with a thought partner.
A thought partner might be a 'super guide' - someone who is further ahead on their journey, a mentor. They might also be
In empowering our teachers to find the Confident Courage to experiment with the DIG learning framework, having a ‘guide on the side’ supports us as we realise and step into our potential. We feel seen and heard, and can notice our surprise, our delight and name our wonders as we journey through the unknown forest that is innovation. We develop a collective courage for Collective Transformation.
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